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Report: Strong interest in smart/digital bundles in US

As smart devices and digital services become more prevalent in American homes, two-thirds (66 per cent) of consumers indicate they would likely switch to a bundle from one provider for not only streaming TV services but also home security, fitness, smart home, music and other subscription services, according to Horowitz’s latest annual report, State of […]

July 9, 2025

Report reveals the complexity of EU telecom rules

A study reveals that the telecom customer journey in the EU is significantly impacted by 34 distinct regulatory obligations stemming from nine sector-specific and 19 horizontal regulations. The study, prepared for Connect Europe by consulting firm Arthur D. Little, highlights the overly complex telecoms framework further complicating the achievement of Europe’s single market due to […]

July 9, 2025

Spain: Record-breaking pay-TV audiences

Pay-TV in Spain ended the 2024/2025 season (September 20th 2024 to June 30th 2025) with record-setting numbers. According to the latest GECA report, pay thematic channels have reached an all-time high audience share of 11.3 per cent – the best figure ever recorded in a regular season. It represents a 70 per cent increase compared […]

July 8, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

Forecast: Mobile gaming revenue to hit $126bn in 2025

Xsolla, a video game commerce company, has released its Q2 2025 Edition of The Xsolla Report: The State of Play. The report provides insights, trends and opportunities shaping the gaming landscape. In 2024, global mobile app usage soared to 4.2 trillion hours, an all-time high that powered $150 billion consumer spending across mobile platforms. Mobile […]

July 3, 2025

Report: Defence spending fuels $182bn EO satellite boom

The 18th edition of Novaspace’s Earth Observation Satellite Systems report finds 5,770 EO satellites set to launch by 2034, fuelling a $182.6 billion (€155bn) market surge, as national defence priorities shape space strategy. As geopolitical instability drives interest in sovereign EO assets, defence and civil satellites are positioned to overtake commercial deployments . “A new […]

July 1, 2025

Data: 5G subs growth soars in Q1

The wireless telecommunications sector continues to post strong growth at of the end of Q1 2025. According to data from 5G Americas and Omdia, global 5G connections rose to 2.4 billion, with projections suggesting an increase to 8 billion by 2029, representing over 94 per cent of forecasted global population coverage of 8.5 billion. North […]

June 30, 2025

Forecast: Women’s Euros 2025 to double 2022 sponsorship revenue

Research from Ampere Analysis estimates that the 2025 UEFA European Women’s Championship will generate at least €32.5 million in sponsorship revenue, a 112 per cent increase on the previous event in 2022. Expansion in the fanbase for the Women’s Euros has been a key driver of this growth. Ampere’s Sports Consumer data indicates that 76 […]

June 27, 2025

Forecast: 5G SA, satellites to accelerate roaming market growth

Juniper Research, a specialist in telecommunications market analysis, has announced the launch of the Roaming Tech Horizon report for 2025.  The report identifies the three ‘Major Movers’ for roaming in 2025; ranked by their anticipated increase in market performance over the next 12 months: Travel eSIMs: These provide a lower cost alternative to traditional mobile […]

June 25, 2025

Forecast: ViX the fastest growing streamer in the Americas

Spanish-language streamer ViX is expected to be the fastest-growing subscription streaming service in the Americas in 2025, according to forecasts from Ampere Analysis. The analyst firm predicts that the TelevisaUnivision-owned service will grow its subscriber base by 18 per cent this year, reaching 10.5 million paying customers in the Americas. This growth rate is expected […]

June 24, 2025

Ericsson: “5G SA a catalyst for new business opportunities”

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to grow in appeal to communications service providers (CSPs) around the world, with the ability to offer speed-based tariff plans – enhanced by 5G capabilities – proving particularly attractive, the June 2025 Ericsson Mobility Report shows. While about 80 per cent of the global CSPs sampled by Ericsson currently offer […]

June 24, 2025